Eurovision was the biggest televised musical event happening in the world, and the UK hosted it on behalf of Ukraine, who won it in 2022. Eurovision took place in the Liverpool arena in the 2nd week of May.
ThankEuForTheMusic had purchased 75,000 flags for this event, and our aim was to distribute as many of these flags as possible during Eurovision week, which ran from the 9th to the 13th of May. Any leftover flags were put to good use by handing them out at other events, including the last night of the proms. Our flags were a message of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, who had applied for membership of the EU. Wouldn’t it have been fantastic for the UK to rejoin the EU at the same time that Ukraine joined? We were giving a positive and supportive message to all the singers and performers and to the many thousands who attended this musical spectacular.
Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Flag in back pocket of man in Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. People in queue with EU flags in the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Baby with EU flag in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – “Thank EU for the music” team at the Liverpool Arena before the distribution of the flags for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music” and promote rejoining the EU.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Member of the “Thank EU for the Music’ team handing out flags and stickers to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Member of the “Thank EU for the Music’ team handing out flags and stickers to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Faux Bojo (Drew Galdron) performing at EastzEast by the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – “Thank EU for the music” team at the Liverpool Arena before the distribution of the flags for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music” and promote rejoining the EU.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Team member handing out EU flags. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Woman with sticker at the Liverpool Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Family with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Baby with anti-brexit sticker in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Ben Chambers (SMR and Sixteen Million Rising) handing out flags in the Royal Albert Dock area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”. Boxes in the background are some of the 75,000 flags ordered.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. People in queue with EU flags in the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends doing a selfie with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Thom Jackson interviewer one of the team giving out flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags Royal Albert Dock area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Faux Bojo (Drew Galdron) performing at EastzEast by the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Member of the “Thank EU for the Music’ team handing out flags and stickers to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Man with EU flag attached to his glasses at the Liverpool Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Couple with anti-brexit stickers and flagsat the Royal Albert Dock for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Family with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Woman with anti-brexit sticker in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – “Thank EU for the music” team at the Liverpool Arena before the distribution of the flags for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music” and promote rejoining the EU.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – Ben Chambers from SMR (Sixteen Million Rising) radio at the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Flags were being handed out to support rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Faux Bojo (Drew Galdron) performing at EastzEast by the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Couple with anti-brexit stickers and flagsat the Royal Albert Dock for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. People queueing in the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends doing a selfie with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – “Thank EU for the music” team at the Liverpool Arena before the distribution of the flags for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music” and promote rejoining the EU.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Backs of costumes with EU flag in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena entrance for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being given out at the entrance to the Arena for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – “Thank EU for the music” team at the Liverpool Arena before the distribution of the flags for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music” and promote rejoining the EU.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Friends with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being handed out for for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Woman with anti-brexit sticker in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. People in queue with EU flags in the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Baby with EU flag in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Father and child with EU flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Thom Jackson interviewer one of the team giving out flags in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. EU Flags being handed out for for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Family with anti-brexit stickers in the Arena area for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. Flags and stickers were being handed out to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Camera crews equipment in the Arena for the preview of the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. People in queue with EU flags in the Arena for the final of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. The flags were being handed out to promote the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Member of the “Thank EU for the Music’ team handing out flags and stickers to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Liverpool – 13 May 2023 – The final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. Member of the “Thank EU for the Music’ team handing out flags and stickers to promote rejoining the EU and support musicians affected by Brexit under the slogan of “Thank EU for the Music”.Photos Bruce Tanner
